Conversation

A dialogue between two coworkers waiting at the bus stop:

**Anna:** Hi, Tom! Are you waiting for the bus too?

**Tom:** Hi, Anna! Yes, I am. How was your day at work?

**Anna:** It was busy. I had to finish a big report. What about you?

**Tom:** My day was good. I worked on the presentation for the meeting next week.

**Anna:** Oh, is it the presentation for the new project?

**Tom:** Yes, it is. I hope everyone will like it.

**Anna:** I’m sure they will. You’re great at presentations. 

**Tom:** Thank you, Anna. Do you have any plans for the weekend?

**Anna:** Not really. I might just relax and read a book. How about you?

**Tom:** I’m thinking of going hiking with some friends.

**Anna:** That sounds fun! Which trail are you going to?

**Tom:** We’re planning to go to Pine Hill. It’s supposed to be nice this time of year.

**Anna:** I've heard about it. Enjoy your hike!

**Tom:** Thanks, Anna! Here comes the bus. See you on Monday!

**Anna:** See you, Tom! Have a great weekend!

Exercise 1: Vocabulary Matching

Match the words to their definitions:

1. Busy

2. Report

3. Presentation

4. Relax

5. Hiking

a. To rest or do something enjoyable

b. A spoken or visual display to explain something

c. The activity of walking in nature, especially on trails

d. Having a lot to do

e. A written account or summary of information

Exercise 2: Comprehension Questions

Answer the following questions based on the dialogue:

1. What did Anna work on during her day at the office?

2. What is Tom preparing for an upcoming meeting?

3. How does Anna plan to spend her weekend?

4. Where does Tom plan to go hiking?

5. When will Anna and Tom see each other again?

Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the appropriate words from the dialogue:

1. Anna is waiting for the ______ at the bus stop.

2. Tom worked on the ______ for the meeting next week.

3. Anna thinks Tom is great at ______.

4. Tom is planning to go ______ with friends this weekend.

5. Anna plans to ______ and read a book.

Exercise 4: Dialogue Practice

Practice the dialogue with a partner. Take turns being Anna and Tom. Try changing one detail in the dialogue, such as where Tom wants to go hiking or what Anna wants to do on the weekend.

Exercise 5: Discussion

Discuss the following questions with a partner or write a short paragraph:

1. Do you prefer spending your weekends relaxing at home or doing outdoor activities? Why?

2. How do you usually prepare for a presentation at work or school?